Frassineto Po
Discovering Frassineto Po, the municipality of the lower Monferrato
Hello everyone! Today I will talk about Frassineto Po, a Piedmontese municipality located in the province of Alessandria, in the beautiful territory of the lower Monferrato. Its population is 1408 inhabitants and its original name is "Frassiné da Pò" in Piedmontese.
Brief history of Frassineto Po
Frassineto Po has a rich and fascinating history. In the Middle Ages, the feudal lordship belonged to the Bishops of Vercelli, but later passed to the Cane family of Casale Monferrato. In 1187, it was ceded to the Monastery of Rivolta, but in 1355 it became part of the Marchesato di Monferrato. In 1371, it fell under Milan, controlled by the Gonzaga family since 1446. The parish was part, until 1804, of the diocese of Milan, but then became part of the diocese of Casale. During the Italian Second War of Independence, Frassineto Po lost 8 soldiers in 1859.
Village of the Book and Palazzo Mossi
Since 2003, Frassineto Po is a Village of the Book. This project was promoted by the publisher Claudio Maria Messina and Senator Angelo Muzio, who created a privileged showcase for out-of-print, used and antique books. Cultural events take place in the village throughout the year: meetings with authors, conferences, theatrical performances, art or photography exhibitions. The permanent headquarters of the Village is hosted in the east wing of Palazzo Mossi, a sumptuous and complex neoclassical building commissioned in 1812 by Archbishop Vincenzo Maria Mossi to the architect Agostino Vitoli of Spoleto. The palace also houses a historic center for the interpretation of the Po landscape wanted by the Park of the Po Vercellese/Alessandrino, where visitors can discover the millennial history of the territory with multimedia displays, video stations and scenography. In addition, the Booklet has been opened, the first book outlet, where it is possible to find and buy hard-to-find books through traditional sales channels.
Symbols of Frassineto Po
The municipality of Frassineto Po has two symbols granted by the decree of the President of the Republic on 9 May 1996: the emblem and the gonfalon.
What to see in Frassineto Po?
Frassineto Po has two main places of interest: Palazzo Mossi and Palazzo Ducale. Both were built in neoclassical style, and are perfect for a historical walk.
Demographic evolution of Frassineto Po
According to historical data, Frassineto Po saw its maximum peak of inhabitants during the 19th century, but it slightly decreased during the 20th century. Today, its population is very stable.
Administration of Frassineto Po
Below is a table of the administrations that have succeeded in the municipality.
Bibliography and other projects
For more information on Frassineto Po, I recommend taking a look at the MonferratoArte database, available online. Also, I leave you the links to the Wikipedia page of Frassineto Po and the website of the municipality itself, which contains further useful information.
